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What changed around 1600 that enabled the French and English to begin colonizing?

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How "free" were white South Africans under apartheid?

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I'm a European immigrating to America in the 19th century. Do I have a support network, employment, or housing lined up or am I taking a blind leap of faith?

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What was the first war where combat deaths were greater than deaths from disease?

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What book did Thomas Jefferson use for his inauguration?

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Did Disney ever encounter any backlash for the heavy use of magic or witchcraft in their movies?

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How strong was Republican support for Nixon as Watergate unfolded?

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What were relations like between Soviet forces and local communities in the Warsaw Pact?

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Has a US presidential candidate ever not conceded the election after losing?

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Did military dictators have to take PT tests?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
What changed around 1600 that enabled the French and English to begin colonizing?	247
How "free" were white South Africans under apartheid?	18
I'm a European immigrating to America in the 19th century. Do I have a support network, employment, or housing lined up or am I taking a blind leap of faith?	14
What was the first war where combat deaths were greater than deaths from disease?	10
What book did Thomas Jefferson use for his inauguration?	6
Did Disney ever encounter any backlash for the heavy use of magic or witchcraft in their movies?	4
How strong was Republican support for Nixon as Watergate unfolded?	4
What were relations like between Soviet forces and local communities in the Warsaw Pact?	3
Has a US presidential candidate ever not conceded the election after losing?	2
Did military dictators have to take PT tests?	1